Tips & eco
Become the designer of your gift
Christmas is the perfect opportunity to give your loved ones something very special. Something that shows how much you like them. We have found a way to make something special out of one piece of wood, and now you have the opportunity to add your personal touch. Become the designer of your own personal accessory.
BeWooden Summer: City trip
Do you spend your summer in the city or in nature? BeWooden editor Ellie loves the city and has collected ideas and tips for you to enjoy a stylish trip in your city - even in summer.
8 tips to get the most out of traveling
Each of us travels for a different reason. For example, one can travel to escape the daily hustle, to discover new places and cultures or just to spend time with their loved ones in faraway places. However, traveling always also has something to do with planning. Check out our 8 tips now on how to make the most of your holiday.
Why are forests a real treasure?
On 21 March we celebrated the International Forest Day. We have collected 10 reasons why we admire the forests so much to remember how important they are for us.
13 tips for responsible fashion resolutions
To take the pressure off your wardrobe and yourself, we've put together 13 tips for responsible fashion resolutions. Being stylish doesn't necessarily mean owning tons of clothes and wasting money on clothes every day.
10 ways for a better environment
How do I live sustainably? Today, the environment in which we live is often described as endangered. For this reason, sustainability, i.e. sustainable products or a sustainable lifestyle, is promoted as an important issue. In the following, 10 ways are addressed that anyone can consider to make a contribution to a better environment. Every effort is a further step towards a better future.
Valentine's Day as a celebration of love
On Valentine's Day we are celebrating the love of our partner, but shouldn't we celebrate the love of ourselves as well? The best way to make the best of this day and bring love into your life is to find it in yourself. Only those who learn to love themselves can be loved by others.
Unique Valentine's gifts
It's that time again - February 14, Valentine's Day is approaching and on this occasion you want to put a smile on your loved one's face.
BeWooden Faces - Daniel Horvath
Daniel Horvath - a photographer and drummer. Daniel has already grown up with art, faces challenges and can not be disturbed even in difficult situations. He loves travelling, improvising and calling himself a workaholic. We could ask Daniel a few questions and learn more about him as an extraordinary person. But read it yourself!
Choose your New Year's resolutions SMART!
The good old New Year's resolutions! Who does not know the problem - you start extremely motivated into the new year, you have set yourself a lot and is determined to implement the planned also. At the end of the year, unfortunately, the reality is a bit different. Of our intentions, we have reached or respected only a fraction and we are a little disappointed in ourselves.
The Green Closet: how you can be more responsible
There are a few ways to wear fashion responsibly. Today we’ll talk for a while about sustainable fashion and how it can contribute to your style and uniqueness.
10 Gentleman rules for your everyday life
Especially in his everyday life, a gentleman faces many challenges. With these 10 gentleman rules, we will explain what defines him.
5 tips on how to design your notebook
Which designs make sense and bring us the most pleasure? Here are 5 tips on how to design your notebook. Because it's up to you to change it creatively.
What are the best tips for the first date?
The first date is always an exciting moment. In this article you can find the best ideas and tips for your first date.
30 beautiful sayings to the engagement
Would you like to get engaged soon or are you invited to the party? Here you will find sayings on the engagement: From the engraving of the rings to the congratulations.
Top 10 most sustainable cities in the world
Have you ever wondered which cities are the most sustainable ones? Get to know them here.
Sustainable development in metropolises
Sustainable development plays a more and more important role in metropolies. But which factors make a metropoly sustainable?
Confirmation gifts
The Catholic and Protestant confirmation are very special events that will be remembered forever. Especially for the guests it is often difficult to find the right confirmation gifts. But don’t worry, we’ll help.
Unique gifts for farewell
To say goodbye is always a difficult step in life. It's not always easy to find the right gifts for farewell that will remind the person of the time together.
What is the supply chain?
The supply chain is a topic that becomes more and more important for every company. It requires cooperation, mutual trust and management. But what exactly does that mean?
Plastic pollution - a burden on the environment
Plastic pollution and disposal has been an important topic in politics and environment for a few years now. Nevertheless there are a lot of questions that are hard to answer.
The SDGs - For a better world
For centuries, our earth has faced numerous of social and ecological challenges. The UN has found a solution for this: the SDGs.
Eco and Fair Trade jewelry made of wood
Fair trade is a very important topic nowadays. But what exactly means the term and what kind of eco and fair trade jewelry exist?
Sustainability - 10 ways how to save the environment
Sustainability has become very important for humanity the last years. But what can a single person do for the environment? With these 10 tips we will tell you what you can do.
An extraordinary wedding – The Boho Style
Have you ever wondered what Boho Style means? Over all it means naturality as well as closeness to nature. An excellent lifestyle that also gives weddings a unique touch.
Make presents unique: wood engraving
Wood engraving has become increasingly popular. It is individual, creative and makes the creation unique.
Wooden wedding gifts – unique presents
You haven’t found a present for the wedding yet? Then try something new: wedding gifts made of wood.
Africa - a story that continues
In autumn of last year, we released our collection "Made by Africa". By purchasing one of these limited-edition Africa wooden bow ties, you can help to build a new school for children from a village in Africa. Here you can read how the village looks today and what has been achieved so far.
BeWooden Faces Episode 2
Saxappeal's mission is to rekindle the flame between people and music; which is, unfortunately, flickering dim. His hopes are to touch people through his music, in ways they've yet to be touched. With focus, determination, positive energy, love, and a passion deeper than anything he can explain, he uses his horn to tell stories, state his opinions, and celebrate the gift of music through love.
Behind the scenes of the LouxMac Legacy bow tie
Africa, what do you think of when hearing this word? We think of a beautiful continent with lots of different cultures, people and traditions. See how we worked together with two well respected fashion icons from South Africa to create a unique bow tie and spread the word of the African gentleman feeling all around the world!
An inspiring legacy to share
As Lorinda Mamo said: “Every great design begins with an even better story”. We want to show you the limited edition LouxMac Legacy bow tie. Behind this design hides an incredible story which you should definitely know of!
The bow tie which gives back – LouxMac Legacy
What do have two dandy gentlemen from South Africa, a school project, a children’s foundation and Johannesburg have in common? Let us introduce you our new limited bow tie collection - the LouxMac Legacy bow tie – which special design was created by two very well known Dandy gentlemen from South Africa and which gives joy not only to you, but also to local children and communities.
Would you like to have a bow tie like no one else? Try our configurator!
In order to satisfy all your wishes about the components of our products, we have prepared a tool that allows you to be the designer of your own limited bow tie edition according to your style. Thanks to our configurator you can now create a unique accessory that no one else will have for sure.
Engraved in memory: how to turn your gift into a legacy
A monogram tells a story. It suggests who we are or want to be, puts forth our views on marriage, tradition, and individual identity not to mention the wonderful things it does for everyday items.
BeWooden Faces Episode 1
It’s fact that the language of music is the same in all cultures. The fact that musicians-refugees perform on a charity tour together with German symphony orchestras is totally new. How did composer Nicolas Ruegenberg come to this idea? What makes him special in our eyes? And when does he wear a wooden bow tie? You will know from the following interview.
Story about Cufflinks
Cufflinks are one of the most masculine accessories. Interestingly, it wasn’t intended to have any specific function, besides being designed for the purpose of fashion. It is also one of the few fashionable items of a real gentleman which never goes out of fashion.
Small and enchanting - wooden pocket mirror of BeWooden
You are on the way and want to know if your makeup is still perfect or want to refresh it? But there is far and wide no mirror in which you could take a look? Handmade wooden mirrors of BeWooden are small, elegant and individual by their wooden pattern. It fits in every trouser pocket, handbag and even in the smallest clutch. BeWooden pocket mirror is always there when you need it the most.
Unique gift ideas for men: special wooden gifts for birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day or anniversary
We thought about the best gift for men and now want to share some ideas with you. With this bunch of gift ideas, something is definitely worth to be presented to your beloved one.